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A7 AEA

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 104,851 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,508 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 101,749 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to inner rear sills / underside and suspension components / front coil spring cups / both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,633 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 101,633 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 99,951 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,541 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin required asap! (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,865 miles

Ex smoke emited on accleration

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,864 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Ex smoke emited on accleration

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 79,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFfside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 79,371 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFfside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,631 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,609 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 32,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,875 miles

both front flexible brake hose ferrules coroded

both rear tyres worn on edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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A7 AEA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 117,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 AEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 AEA registered?

A7 AEA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is A7 AEA safe to buy?

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